We four-wheelers are naturally conscientious folks, and are always concerned about our impact on the environment. Unfortunately, we sometimes are faced with leaks and spills from our vehicles. Engine oil, transmission oil, gear oil, brake fluid and radiator fluid can have a devastating effect on the environment and wildlife. Radiator… Continue reading
Last time I covered the code of ethics that guides off-road driving. I’d like to go into greater detail here, and will use the Tread Lightly! pledge as a guide. Tread Lightly! has separate categories for land and water, though the rules are similar for both. I’ve combined them, because… Continue reading
You’ve heard the old saying many times: Haul it in and haul it out. That generally applies to trash, but more places now require that visitors carry out their human waste as well. In some, you don’t have any choice. In the Moab, UT area and on the Rubicon Trail,… Continue reading
Driving on the beach and dunes, as you know, is intense and exciting. But it’s also highly regulated. Our beaches are home to the snowy plover and California least tern, both of which are protected under the Endangered Species Act. One of the places used by these birds is the… Continue reading
If you are planning to visit Moab this year you need to be aware of Cryptobiotic Crust. I pulled this definition right out of some BLM information. “Cryptobiotic crust is a living crust of bacteria, algae, lichen, mosses and fungi that covers much of the soil surface in this area…. Continue reading
